Middle East

Jan. 11, 2016 | 03:36 PM

Rouhani promises 'year of prosperity' for Iranians

A handout picture provided by the office of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani shows him speaking at the opening of the phase 15-16 of the South Pars gas field facilities in the southern Iranian port town of Assaluyeh on the shore of the Gulf, on January 11, 2016. / AFP / IRANIAN PRESIDENCY / HO

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President Hassan Rouhani pledged Monday that Iran was about to enter "a year of economic prosperity," with sanctions lifted, and said his government had delivered on its promises.

Inflation was more than 40 percent when Rouhani came to power in August 2013 but it has since fallen to 13 percent, according to the national statistics agency.

On the back of the deal on Iran's nuclear program – the Islamic republic has always denied seeking a bomb but agreed to curbs on its atomic activities in return for sanctions relief – Rouhani wants to make greater inroads in domestic policy.

Rouhani has faced criticism from hardline groups about the nuclear deal, with opponents warning it could lead to "infiltration" by the United States and derailment of Iran's revolutionary principles.